The Washington Capitals (25-21-7) visit the Seattle Kraken (23-19-9) at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington on January 27, 2026, starting at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The Capitals rank 12th in the Eastern Conference with 57 points and the Kraken are 10th in the Western Conference with 55 points.
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Capitals vs. Kraken: Jan. 27 Viewing Options
- Date: Tuesday, January 27, 2026
- Time: 10 p.m. ET
- How to watch on TV: ESPN+
- Location: Seattle, Washington
- Venue: Climate Pledge Arena
- Live Stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
Capitals' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 3.21 | 14th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.91 | 10th |
| Shots | 29.2 | 7th |
| Shots Allowed | 28.5 | 20th |
| Power Play % | 16.77% | 26th |
| Penalty Kill % | 77.78% | 22nd |
Kraken's 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Per-Game Average | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Goals Scored | 2.78 | 25th |
| Goals Allowed | 2.94 | 11th |
| Shots | 25.3 | 29th |
| Shots Allowed | 29.2 | 24th |
| Power Play % | 21.77% | 12th |
| Penalty Kill % | 71.63% | 31st |
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Capitals vs. Kraken Top Players
Capitals
- Tom Wilson has been critical to Washington's offense this season, putting up 46 points in 44 games.
- Alexander Ovechkin has 21 goals and 23 assists for Washington to compile 44 total points (0.8 per game).
- Through 49 games, John Carlson has proven himself as a scoring option for Washington. He has 43 points (nine goals and 34 assists).
- As Washington's top goalie, Logan Thompson has recorded 18 wins and 15 losses this season while allowing 87 goals with 921 saves.
Kraken
- Matthew Beniers' 34 points make him an important offensive option for Seattle. He has 12 goals and 22 assists in 51 games.
- Jordan Eberle is one of the top contributors for Seattle with 34 total points (0.7 per game), with 18 goals and 16 assists in 49 games.
- Vince Dunn has netted seven goals on the season, chipping in 24 assists.
- Joey Daccord is 13-12-5 this season, compiling 749 saves and giving up 84 goals (2.9 goals against average) with an .899 save percentage (33rd in the league).
Capitals vs. Kraken Injury Report
Capitals
Pierre-Luc Dubois: Out (Abdomen),
Rasmus Sandin: Day-To-Day (Lower Body)
Kraken
Ben Meyers: Out (Lower Body),
Matt Murray: Out (Lower Body)
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Capitals' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Canucks | L 4-3 | Away |
| 1/23/2026 | Flames | W 3-1 | Away |
| 1/24/2026 | Oilers | L 6-5 | Away |
| 1/27/2026 | Kraken | - | Away |
| 1/29/2026 | Red Wings | - | Away |
| 1/31/2026 | Hurricanes | - | Home |
| 2/2/2026 | Islanders | - | Home |
Kraken's Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1/21/2026 | Islanders | W 4-1 | Home |
| 1/23/2026 | Ducks | L 4-2 | Home |
| 1/25/2026 | Devils | W 4-2 | Home |
| 1/27/2026 | Capitals | - | Home |
| 1/29/2026 | Maple Leafs | - | Home |
| 1/31/2026 | Golden Knights | - | Away |
| 2/3/2026 | Ducks | - | Away |